Andy: The Life and Times of Andy Warhol - Typex

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Typex's graphic novel "Andy" provides a stunning portrayal of Andy Warhol, the king of Pop Art, and his remarkable life from his humble beginnings in Pittsburgh to the pinnacle of his fame. With an unquenchable thirst for consumerism and the cult of celebrity, Warhol celebrated the surface of things, while possessing deep complexity.

The graphic novel covers the talkies era to the rise of house music, capturing the essence of 20th-century pop culture and its defining stars, including Elvis Presley, Greta Garbo, Truman Capote, and Lou Reed. It encompasses Warhol's early career as a commercial illustrator, his association with the Velvet Underground, and the development of his iconic style.

Typex's "Andy" is an exhilarating portrayal of a master self-publicist and a transcendent artist. With silver edgestains on the pages and extensive research, this 568-page graphic novel is the first to provide a comprehensive biography of the iconic pop artist.